New Blog for Owners on Vila Verde Resort Santa Maria

Given that our tasks at Tecnicil have now divided into communication with those clients who are still in the run up to completion and those that have completed we thought it best to create a new blog.

We believe the latter group of clients need to have news on how the resort is progressing as well as information regarding completions, mortgages and a whole range of items of important before deeds.

However, those who have completed need their own blog where the Tecnicil team on the ground can communicate and provide updates on services etc. Well, this is what we believe you need. Why not become a follower of this Blog AND the new Blog and then post us your suggestions of what you would like to see posted here.

By the way, these photos are of Ficus, taken about a day or so go ago by Nuno who replaced Carlos temporarily in the role of roving reporter.

Once again the new Blog is http://www.vilaverderesort.blogspot.com/ please give some ideas of what would best help you. We also think it would be a great idea for owners to contribute their own articles and opinions. If you would like to contribute to the Blog please write to itozer@tecnicil.com

Have a great weekend!

Vila Verde from the air!

Nuno flew back from Sal Island yesterday and managed to take a nice shot of the resort from the plane.

You can see the layout of the streets, exactly according to the plans, and also it is easy to see the level of completion.

Below Vila Verde you can see development from The Resort Group. Sal Island truly is starting to resemble the photos and promises made in the original sales brochures and magazines.

If you click on the photo it will take you to a full size version of it.

Almost there!

Although Sunday, I think it important to let you all know that we have had the news we've all been waiting for: ELECTRA have signed the paperwork so now the electricity issue has been resolved!

Here is the communication we have received from our main Engineer

Autos assinados pela Electra quer dizer que, a partir daquela data (da assinatura) esta reconhece que a rede está em condições de uso para o serviço, tomou posse da mesma, passando a ser da sua exclusiva responsabilidade o fornecimento de electricidade a cada uma das unidades concluídas.

So what this mean, in English is:

The order has been signed by Electra which means that, from that date (The signing date) they (Electra) recognise that the network is fit for use, they take possession of it thus exclusive responsibility for the supply of electricity to each of the finished units passes to them.

So it really does appear that the "light" at the end of the tunnel can be switched on!

Vila Verde Phase I and Phase II will complete!

It seems some very unscrupulous agents have been holding meetings all over the UK and Ireland - and even subjecting clients to sustained phone campaigns - to tell them that Tecnicil will not be able to complete on the Vila Verde Resort Santa Maria development.

Clearly these tactics are founded in the need they have to sell their own product in Portugal and Bulgaria. This tactic is totally deplorable as, in these uncertain times, it is totally unfair on all parties involved to muddy the waters in this way. They speak of a "moral" responsibility to their clients.

Let us reassure all clients that Tecnicil is totally solid and, although suffering from some delays, Vila Verde Santa Maria WILL complete. Of this there is no danger. I have attached some recent photos for you to see how great the site is looking.

Indeed, let us remember that the first three communities, CANNA, SEDUM and ALOE have already received the habitation licences from the town hall and some clients have already signed title deeds!

The next three communities are going strongly. As each community is completed it frees up the team on site to concentrate on the next blocks. The financial muscle needed to complete is in place and so now there is nothing between you and your new property in the Cape Verde Islands but a few weeks for Phase I and a few months in Phase II.

If you are concerned about information you have been given then you can contact Tecnicil via itozer@tecnicil.com or on info@tecnicil.com

Habitation Licences for CANNA, ALOE & SEDUM

I am sure there is a facility to add a drum roll to this blog, but sadly it eludes me. However, please consider the drum roll delivered!

We are proud to say that we have received the habitation licenses for the first three communities on Vila Verde Resort Santa Maria. I have included a copy of one here, although it is a dry Portuguese document that in no way captures the excitement that we feel to see this project come together.

What happens now? Many of you will ask. It's quite simple. If you have a property on Canna, Sedum or Aloe then we now start preparations for title deed. From your point of view that involves ensuring that you have organised a second snagging inspection, if you haven't already done that, and that you have your finances in order.

We would also recommend the use of a money broker to obtain the best exchange rate. We have set up a facility with Moneycorp who say they will ensure that clients get the most competitive rate. Just click here and you can fill in the form and be linked directly to them.

We have notified all clients that have snagged their property that any necessary remedial work has been done. One client did note on a report that it was very windy! I am afraid that is just outside our scope!!

The best way forward is to contact your legal representatives and they will set a date for the title deeds. If they have a power of attorney then this process is totally painless and can be done literally in a day with only a few days notice.

We already have some preliminary dates set for next week so we look forward to seeing you or your representative soon and will be delighted to hand over the keys to your new Vila Verde Resort Santa Maria property!

Vila Verde Resort Santa Maria - Our first Blog

We thought it was time to pass from the newsletter format to the blog format. In this way we feel that the communication with our clients can be slightly more informal. This is not to say that we want to degrade the quality of this communication. Quite the opposite! We aim to use these pages to keep you informed and as up to date as possible on what is happening to your investment and dream home on the resort of Vila Verde Santa Maria.


On our side, we commit to providing up to date information, comments and opinions and all we ask from you is that you give us your feedback, your questions and, above all, your interest!